Summary Develops and manages the annual department operating and capital budgets. Directs daily operations of department. Directs staff. Has ability to hire, fire and discipline. Responsible for quality of testing in all areas of the laboratory. Responsibilities Develops and manages the annual department operating and capital budgets Directs daily operations of department Directs staff Has ability to hire, fire and discipline Responsible for Tenet Healthcare Laboratory technical development, implementation and integration within areas of technical expertise, to include instrument acquisition, logistic support and laboratory information systems integration